Neotropical otter vs Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

Lontra longicaudis compared with Cheirogaleus sibreei

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Lontra	Cheirogaleus
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Cheirogaleus sibreei

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.